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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1952

Page

12

1200 Acres Optioned At Cheshire For Power Plant

Gallipolis reports about 1200 acres near Cheshire placed in option for a new power plant. The area spans one and a quarter square miles along Route 7 from Kyger Creek to Roy C. Hermann farm, edged by the Ohio River and Kyger Creek. No notices have been served yet. landowners weigh impact on farming and housing in Gallipolis as 2400 temporary construction jobs and 250 visiting families are anticipated, with locals optimistic about economic revival. The site lies nine miles upriver from Gallipolis, two miles below Cheshire, four miles above the Silver Bridge into Point Pleasant.

Gallipolis Cheshire Kyger Creek Roy C. Hermann Ohio River W. Shaver West Virginia Ordnance York TNT West Virginia Silver Bridge Point Pleasant

Halloween Parade to Start at 7 30 P M in Gallipolis

Silas J. Hamilton will lead the Gallia Academy High School marching and cadet bands in tonight’s Halloween parade. Judges for three age groups are Mrs. Bryan Cooper, Mrs. Dade Magnani, and Mrs. Silas Hamilton. The reviewing stand is on Second Ave midway city park. Police and city officers prepare the block. Ned Eachus donates loudspeaking gear. State Highway Patrol Auxiliary supports crowd control.

Gallipolis Silas J. Hamilton Gallia Academy High School Bryan Cooper Dade Magnani Silas Hamilton Second Ave City Park Chester Leaper

Springfield minister to speak at Rio Grande College

The Rev. Roland G. Carter, pastor of Central Methodist Church in Springfield Ohio, will headline Rio Grande College Religious Emphasis Week starting next week. He will speak on Cedars For Sycamores at the Sunday service 7 30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.

Rio Grande Roland G. Carter Central Methodist Church Springfield Ohio Rio Grande College Calvary Baptist Church Carter The Baptist Church

Driver Fined and Probation Granted in Local Court

GALLIPOLIS Alva Chapman was fined 50 dollars plus costs by Judge William H. Jones for being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. James Sherwood received a three year probation following an accident in which his driving was involved on Saturday night.

Gallipolis Alva Chapman William H. Jones James Sherwood

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